Human Resources
Campus: 139 Wyoming Hall
Mail: Dept 3422
1000 E. University Ave.
Laramie, WY 82071-2000
Phone: 307.766.2377
Fax: 307.766.5607
In an effort to streamline the search process, some steps have been modified. These modifications increase the accountability of the Search Committee in conducting fair and equitable searches consistent with UW Regulation 1-3, Equal Employment Opportunity/Diversity Program.
The Search Chair is responsible for conducting the search in a fair and equitable manner, and ensuring that all committee members review applicants and their materials accordingly. This includes confirming that each member of the committee completes the mandatory HCM Recruiting Access training before reviewing any vitae/resumes or other application materials submitted by job applicants.
The Chair of the committee is also expected to maintain records demonstrating the objective evaluation of applicants based on the published job ad for no less than three years.
An essential part of the job ad begins with clearly identifying the minimum qualifications. Minimum qualifications identify the most basic experience, education, and skills applicants need in order to be considered for the position as advertised. These should be basic, few in number and can be answered with a “yes” or “no” response when completing the matrix. There are no point values assigned to these criteria. Applicants who do not meet all of the minimums are to be removed from further consideration.
Examples of minimum qualifications:
This is done by identifying preferred qualifications for the job such as specific types of skills, demonstrated abilities, education, and length of experience. The search committee can then evaluate the candidates based on the degree to which they meet each of the preferred qualifications. Scores are required but comments are optional. If used, comments should be objective. The committee can then identify which candidates will be selected for a first interview.
Examples of preferred qualifications:
Preferred criteria are not required. However, if the job ad lists only minimum criteria, departments will likely need to conduct initial interviews with all candidates who meet those criteria. It may be necessary to conduct several rounds of initial interviews in searches that are “open until filled.” Depending on the number of candidates, this may extend the timeframe for a search. All applicants must be accounted for in some way (for more information, please review the Matrix FAQ). Once established and advertised, all criteria must remain the same throughout the search process, from submission of the Search Plan through submission of the Search Results. Candidates to be interviewed are identified on the Applicant Pool Summary.
No, a second interview is not required. If a committee chooses to conduct a second round of interviews with candidates following the initial interview, this can be indicated via the requisition for the position within HCM Recruiting. There is no requirement to submit an additional matrix for second or third interviews. For all interviews search committees must maintain documentation reflecting how candidates were evaluated relative to the criteria. A final matrix will still be required when identifying acceptable candidates for hire.
In addition to indicating acceptable candidates for hire in HCM Recruiting, search committees also email a final matrix to EPO (diversity-epo@uwyo.edu) for this purpose. To find out more about how to use matrices please view the Matrix FAQ. Scores and comments are required on this matrix to clarify the reasons for the preference and why other candidates are not acceptable.
Human Resources
Campus: 139 Wyoming Hall
Mail: Dept 3422
1000 E. University Ave.
Laramie, WY 82071-2000
Phone: 307.766.2377
Fax: 307.766.5607